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How many syllables in “welder”?

2

syllables in "welder"

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Word details

Syllables

2

wel · der

Letters

6

w · e · l · d · e · r

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

w4
e1
l1
d2
e1
r1

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About the word “welder

The word welder contains 2 syllables, divided as wel · der. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "welder" have?

"welder" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "welder" into syllables?

"welder" is divided into syllables as: wel · der.

What is the Scrabble score for "welder"?

The Scrabble score for "welder" is 10 points.

Using “welder” in writing

Two-syllable words like "welder" (wel · der) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, welder is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

Anagrams of “welder

The letters in welder can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lewder, reweld.

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